Apple Daily | Ohio Adds Digital IDs to Wallet; iPhone 16 Pro to Feature New Bronze Color, Glossy Finish

**iPhone** iPhone and Apple Watch users in Ohio can now add their digital IDs and driver's licenses to the Wallet app, making Ohio the fifth state to support this feature. The rollout of digital IDs has been slow since Apple announced plans in 2021, but more states are expected to adopt the feature. Digital IDs can be used at select U.S. airports and businesses with compliant mobile ID readers.

Rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro will feature a new bronze or bronze-like color, replacing the Blue Titanium option seen in the iPhone 15 Pro. Additionally, the iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to have a glossier titanium finish, larger display sizes, and other design differences. The iPhone 16 series is anticipated to launch around mid-September.

Leaked images of iPhone 16 dummy models reveal new color options and a redesigned camera bump for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. The new colors include White, Black, Blue, Green, and Pink, and the camera lenses will have a vertical arrangement. The iPhone 16 series is expected to launch around mid-September and may include features like an A18 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a new 'Capture' button.

**iPad** Apple will report its Q3 2024 earnings on August 1. The quarter saw the launch of new iPad Pro and iPad Air models featuring M4 and M2 chips, respectively, along with Vision Pro pre-orders in additional countries. Revenue estimates suggest a 3% increase year-over-year, with a forecast of $84.5 billion. The earnings call will be held at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

**Mac** Version 7.0 of iStat Menus is now available, featuring a comprehensive redesign and new capabilities such as frequency monitoring for Apple silicon Macs, enhanced weather monitoring, and detailed CPU, GPU, memory, and disk statistics. The update also includes more extensive notification capabilities and customizable fan speed controls. iStat Menus 7.0 can be downloaded with a 14-day free trial and is available via Setapp.

**Vision Pro** LG and Samsung are developing micro-OLED displays with tandem OLED technology, potentially for future models of Apple's Vision Pro headset. Tandem OLED displays offer increased brightness, improved power efficiency, and longer lifespan. The second-generation Vision Pro, which could feature these displays, is not expected until late 2026 at the earliest.

**Others** Apple released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, bringing fixes and updates for CSS, JavaScript, Rendering, and Web Extensions. The update is available for machines running macOS Sonoma and the macOS Sequoia beta. Safari Technology Preview allows users to test upcoming features and provide feedback to Apple.

A J.D. Power survey reveals that U.S. consumers prefer vehicles with Apple CarPlay, with satisfaction scores higher for CarPlay users compared to those using Android Auto or standard infotainment systems. Despite consumer preference, some automakers like General Motors and Rivian have opted for their own software systems over CarPlay. The next-generation CarPlay, featuring deeper integration and more customization, is expected to roll out this year.